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Universal Audio Volt 1 Gen 2 is a 2-in / 2-out USB audio interface with 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion, one Tone Shaping Preamp with 60 dB of gain, a front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and a mic / line input with switchable 48V phantom power. It is USB bus powered and class compliant, so it records on Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone, and it ships with the UAD Volt Studio Bundle and the LUNA digital audio workstation.
Sound like a record from your first take, not like a demo.
Volt 1 is a next generation mobile USB audio interface with an onboard Tone Shaping Preamp, giving singer songwriters and content creators the sound of a pro studio from the moment they hit record.
Built by the same team behind the Apollo interfaces, Volt 1 makes recording effortless. Get up and running on Mac, Windows, iPad or iPhone in minutes. Set guitar and vocal levels quickly with hands-on controls. And when it is time to mix, you get an award winning suite of UAD plug-ins and the LUNA digital audio workstation.
Home recordings and phone demos can sound thin and lifeless. With three mic preamp modes, Warmth, Focus and Shine, you can add tube, solid state and British Class-A character to everything you record, straight at the source.
Volt 1 at a Glance
| Format | Desktop USB audio interface, bus powered |
| Simultaneous I/O | 2-in / 2-out |
| Mic preamps | One, 60 dB available gain, with Tone Shaping |
| Tone Shaping modes | Warmth, Focus, Shine |
| Conversion | 32-bit, up to 192 kHz |
| Instrument input | One front-panel Hi-Z |
| Phantom power | Switchable +48V |
| Headphone outputs | One stereo, shared monitor mix |
| Digital and MIDI I/O | None |
| Connection | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 class compliant |
| Software included | UAD Volt Studio Bundle and LUNA |
Who Is Volt 1 For?
Volt 1 is the entry point to the Volt range and it is built for one person recording one or two sources at a time. Singer songwriters who want to track a vocal and a guitar together, podcasters and streamers who need clean mic input and loopback, and anyone moving off a laptop microphone for the first time. If you need two mic preamps, a colour display or Auto-Gain, look at Volt 2 Gen 2 instead.
What Do the Tone Shaping Preamps Sound Like?
Volt 1 has a TONE button with four positions. Off is a clean preamp with 60 dB of transparent gain. Warmth is a US tube voicing, thick, dark and warm. Focus is a US solid-state voicing, mid-focused and tight. Shine is a British Class-A voicing, balanced with sparkle. The character lands on the recording rather than waiting for a plug-in.
What I/O Does Volt 1 Have?
| Instrument input 1 | 1/4 inch TS unbalanced, 1 Megohm, 60 dB available gain |
| Microphone input 2 | XLR combo jack, pin 2 positive, 2 Kilohms, switchable +48V |
| Line input 2 | 1/4 inch combo jack, TRS balanced or TS unbalanced, 10 Kilohms |
| Monitor outputs | One stereo pair, 1/4 inch TRS balanced, DC coupled |
| Headphone output | One stereo, 1/4 inch TRS, DC coupled |
| USB | One USB 2.0 host port, one USB external power input, USB Type-C connectors |
| Digital / optical | None |
| MIDI | None |
What Software Comes with Volt 1?
Every Volt includes a curated set of UAD plug-ins and instruments, the same software used to make and mix records for decades, plus LUNA, Universal Audio's digital audio workstation with analog emulation and tools that shorten the setup work. Bundle contents are subject to change without notice.
| UAD Volt Studio Bundle | LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, Topline Vocal Tune, UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, Century Tube Channel Strip, Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor, UA 1176 Classic FET Compressor, Pure Plate Reverb, Galaxy Tape Echo, Oxide Tape Recorder, Vibe Analog Machines, PolyMAX Synth, Anthem Analog Synth, UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp |
| Additional software | Melodyne Essential by Celemony, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Bundle by Plugin Alliance (SVT-VR Classic, bx_Tuner, bx_Masterdesk_Classic), Virtual Drummer DEEP by UJAM, Virtual Bassist DANDY by UJAM, Splice INSTRUMENT, Prisma Producer Lab by UVI, FL Studio Producer Edition for three months |
What Are the Full Volt 1 Specifications?
| Supported sample rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz |
| Bit depth | 32 |
| Instrument input frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, plus or minus 0.03 dB |
| Instrument input dynamic range | 116 dB, A-weighted |
| Instrument input THD plus noise | -101 dB, 0.0009 percent at 1 kHz |
| Instrument input maximum level | 12.5 dBu |
| Microphone input dynamic range | 119 dB, A-weighted |
| Microphone input THD plus noise | -108 dB, 0.0004 percent at 1 kHz |
| Microphone input maximum level | 14.5 dBu |
| Line input maximum level | 22 dBu |
| Monitor output dynamic range | 122 dB, A-weighted |
| Monitor output maximum level | 20.2 dBu |
| Monitor output impedance | 100 Ohms |
| Headphone output dynamic range | 121 dB, A-weighted |
| Headphone output power | 52 mW into 32 Ohms, 27 mW into 300 Ohms |
| USB bus powered | Yes |
| Power consumption at 5VDC | 2.4W typical, 3.6W maximum |
| On / off switch | None |
What Do I Need to Run Volt 1?
| Mac | macOS 12 Monterey or newer, Intel or Apple silicon, available USB 2.0 or higher port |
| Windows | Windows 10 64-bit or newer, Intel or AMD processor, ASIO driver from the UA Connect app |
| iPad and iPhone | iPadOS or iOS 16 or newer |
| DAW compatibility | All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro and Pro Tools |
Lightning equipped iPhone and iPad models need an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. Devices with USB-C connect directly. Windows systems use the ASIO driver available in the UA Connect app. Bus power requirements vary by model and device.
Which Volt Is Right for You?
Six models share the same converters, the same 60 dB preamps and the same software. They differ in how many sources you record at once, whether the preamps also compress, and what you can plug into the back.
Why Universal Audio
Universal Audio has been building recording equipment since 1958, when Bill Putnam Sr. designed the 610 console and the 1176 limiter that are still the reference for the sound of a record. The modern company builds the Apollo interfaces, UAD plug-ins and the LUNA digital audio workstation. Volt takes the preamp voicings and dynamics algorithms from that catalog and puts them in a bus powered box that fits beside a laptop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Volt 1 Gen 2 need a power supply?
No. Volt 1 is USB bus powered from your computer or device. There is a separate USB-C external power input if you need it, which requires 5VDC at 1A minimum. Bus power requirements vary by device.
Does Volt 1 Gen 2 work with an iPad or iPhone?
Yes. Volt 1 is USB class compliant and works with iPadOS or iOS 16 and newer. USB-C devices connect directly. Lightning devices need an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
What software comes with Volt 1 Gen 2?
The UAD Volt Studio Bundle, including the LUNA digital audio workstation, Teletronix LA-2A, UA 1176, UA 610 preamp and EQ collection, Century Tube Channel Strip, Pure Plate Reverb, Galaxy Tape Echo, Oxide, Vibe Analog Machines, PolyMAX and Anthem synths, plus Lion '68 and Showtime '64 amps. Additional third party software is also included. Bundle contents are subject to change.
Is this a genuine Universal Audio product?
Yes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging.
Is Volt 1 covered by a warranty?
Yes. The unit carries the full Universal Audio manufacturer warranty. Register it with Universal Audio after purchase and keep your receipt.
Why Victory Musical Instruments
Victory Musical Instruments is a Miami pro audio and musical instrument dealer. We are an authorized retailer for Universal Audio, we hold manufacturer pricing on every line we carry, and we answer the phone. Call 844-687-4208 for system advice or a quote.